Environmental Toxins: Folsom Condo Owners Upset Over Toxic Mold

Dozens of people in Folsom, California say that they were tricked into buying condos filled with toxic mold and are upset that the city has not been more helpful in coming to their aid. Mike Sullivan purchased a condo for more than $200,000 and has been forced out because the unit is filled with mold. Sullivan told Folsom City Council that he is "stuck with a $215,000 mold incubator." Residents state that developers never mentioned the mold problem when selling the condos.

Folsom Condo Owners Upset With City, Developer Over Toxic Mold

The city defends itself, saying that the problem is a civil matter between the condo owners and Promethius Real Estate, developer of the condos. However, the city approved the conversion of the existing apartments into condos. Residents say the city is avoiding them and have hired an attorney and plan to file a lawsuit.